Senior Pulp Mill Operations Leader (Utilities & Recaust)

Smurfit Westrock; Florida; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock is seeking an Operations Leader to direct Utilities, Fiber, and Recaust operations at the Mill, ensuring a safe, reliable, and cost‑efficient production for two paper machines while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

You will lead safety systems, environmental stewardship, budgeting, capital projects, and people development, with responsibility for quality, productivity and customer satisfaction in a demanding manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or commensurate experience.
• Minimum of seven years of area-specific operational experience including five years of direct leadership experience.
• Ability to coordinate with site procurement and subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Safety – Lead safety systems and processes to achieve annual goals
• Environmental – Lead environmental management for compliance and stewardship
• Quality/Customer Satisfaction – Focus on quality and service and drive continuous improvement
• Cost – Develop and maintain methods to track and reduce operating costs
• Production – Achieve production goals and improve efficiency and effectiveness of operations
• Financial Budget/Results – Develop stretch budgets and deliver financial results
• Capital Execution – Contribute to capital projects from inception to completion
• People Development – Invest in the development of staff and leadership skills

Skills

Engineering leadership

Safety leadership

Budgeting

Process improvement

Team development

Problem solving

Lean/Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

CMMS

CapEx procedures

Product Cost Accounting

Job description

Smurfit Westrock is seeking an Operations Leader to direct Utilities, Fiber, and Recaust operations at the Mill, ensuring a safe, reliable, and cost‑efficient production for two paper machines while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

You will lead safety systems, environmental stewardship, budgeting, capital projects, and people development, with responsibility for quality, productivity and customer satisfaction in a demanding manufacturing environment.